Antique Conta & Boehme Porcelain Fairing Box w/ Hand Holding Trinket Box For Sale
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Antique Conta & Boehme Porcelain Fairing Box w/ Hand Holding Trinket Box: $125.00
This item is an antique Victorian porcelain fairing box, manufactured by the German firm Conta & Boehme. These boxes, often featuring a hand-shaped base, were produced between approximately 1860 and the 1890s as keepsake prizes for visitors at English fairs.History of Conta & Boehme
Establishment: The factory was founded in Pößneck, Thuringia, Germany in 1790. In 1804, it was acquired by Albrecht Wilhelm Ernst Conta and Christian Gotthelf Boehme, who specialized in high-quality porcelain and "fairings"—inexpensive decorative pieces made for export.
Peak and Market Reach: By the mid-19th century, the company dominated the market for fairing trinket boxes and figurines, primarily exporting to England.
Closure: The factory remained in operation until it finally closed its doors in 1931.
